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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.98, 102.05 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.98, 102.05 and 45.96 is: 63.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.98 : 102.05 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.98/102.05 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.98x = 102.05 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.98x = 4,689.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689.99/73.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.40

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