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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.15, 165.22 and 41.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.15, 165.22 and 41.70 is: 62.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.15 : 165.22 = 41.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.15/165.22 = 41.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.15x = 165.22 × 41.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.15x = 6,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889.73/110.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.55

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