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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.99, 110.92 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.99, 110.92 and 43.50 is: 65.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.99 : 110.92 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.99/110.92 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.99x = 110.92 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.99x = 4,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825.02/73.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.21

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