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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 165.02 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 165.02 and 36.89 is: 55.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 165.02 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/165.02 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 165.02 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 6,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088.07/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.34

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