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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.10, 165.07 and 52.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.10, 165.07 and 52.29 is: 78.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.10 : 165.07 = 52.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.10/165.07 = 52.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.10x = 165.07 × 52.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.10x = 8,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631.51/110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.40

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