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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 165.24 and 49.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 165.24 and 49.30 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 165.24 = 49.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/165.24 = 49.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 165.24 × 49.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 8,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145.92/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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