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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.17, 165.20 and 41.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.17, 165.20 and 41.69 is: 62.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.17 : 165.20 = 41.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.17/165.20 = 41.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.17x = 165.20 × 41.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.17x = 6,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887.71/110.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.52

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