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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.15, 165.29 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.15, 165.29 and 52.44 is: 78.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.15 : 165.29 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.15/165.29 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.15x = 165.29 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.15x = 8,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667.81/110.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.69

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