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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.98, 110.76 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.98, 110.76 and 46.83 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.98 : 110.76 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.98/110.76 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.98x = 110.76 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.98x = 5,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186.89/73.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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