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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.81, 164.74 and 36.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.81, 164.74 and 36.71 is: 55.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.81 : 164.74 = 36.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.81/164.74 = 36.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.81x = 164.74 × 36.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.81x = 6,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,047.49/109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.07

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