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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.98, 110.93 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.98, 110.93 and 45.09 is: 67.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.98 : 110.93 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.98/110.93 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.98x = 110.93 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.98x = 5,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001.61/73.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.61

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