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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.18, 165.24 and 49.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.18, 165.24 and 49.25 is: 73.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.18 : 165.24 = 49.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.18/165.24 = 49.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.18x = 165.24 × 49.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.18x = 8,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137.24/110.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.86

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