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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 165.07 and 49.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 165.07 and 49.17 is: 73.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 165.07 = 49.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/165.07 = 49.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 165.07 × 49.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 8,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117.17/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.78

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