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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.01, 164.96 and 32.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.01, 164.96 and 32.96 is: 49.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.01 : 164.96 = 32.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.01/164.96 = 32.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.01x = 164.96 × 32.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.01x = 5,436.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,436.26/110.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.42

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