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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.22, 165.29 and 37.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.22, 165.29 and 37.08 is: 55.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.22 : 165.29 = 37.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.22/165.29 = 37.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.22x = 165.29 × 37.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.22x = 6,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,128.03/110.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.60

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