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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 165 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 165 and 45.92 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 165 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/165 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 165 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 7,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,576.80/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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