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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.10, 165.15 and 28.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.10, 165.15 and 28.95 is: 43.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.10 : 165.15 = 28.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.10/165.15 = 28.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.10x = 165.15 × 28.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.10x = 4,780.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780.95/110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.42

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