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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.01, 110.84 and 46.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.01, 110.84 and 46.53 is: 69.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.01 : 110.84 = 46.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.01/110.84 = 46.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.01x = 110.84 × 46.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.01x = 5,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157.15/74.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.68

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