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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.18, 165.19 and 37.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.18, 165.19 and 37.03 is: 55.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.18 : 165.19 = 37.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.18/165.19 = 37.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.18x = 165.19 × 37.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.18x = 6,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,116.86/110.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.52

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