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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.17, 165.27 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.17, 165.27 and 38.08 is: 57.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.17 : 165.27 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.17/165.27 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.17x = 165.27 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.17x = 6,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,293.48/110.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.13

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