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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.09, 165.16 and 48.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.09, 165.16 and 48.39 is: 72.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.09 : 165.16 = 48.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.09/165.16 = 48.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.09x = 165.16 × 48.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.09x = 7,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992.09/110.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.60

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