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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.07, 165.08 and 49.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.07, 165.08 and 49.18 is: 73.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.07 : 165.08 = 49.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.07/165.08 = 49.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.07x = 165.08 × 49.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.07x = 8,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,118.63/110.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.76

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