Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 165 and 34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 110, 165 and 34 is: 51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110 : 165 = 34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110/165 = 34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110x = 165 × 34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110x = 5,610 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,610/110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51
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