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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.91, 164.76 and 37.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.91, 164.76 and 37.72 is: 56.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.91 : 164.76 = 37.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.91/164.76 = 37.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.91x = 164.76 × 37.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.91x = 6,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,214.75/109.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.54

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