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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 165.26 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 165.26 and 38.07 is: 57.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 165.26 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/165.26 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 165.26 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 6,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,291.45/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.11

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