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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 165.36 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 165.36 and 49.44 is: 74.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 165.36 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/165.36 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 165.36 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 8,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175.40/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.21

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