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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.24, 165.30 and 41.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.24, 165.30 and 41.72 is: 62.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.24 : 165.30 = 41.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.24/165.30 = 41.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.24x = 165.30 × 41.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.24x = 6,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897.14/110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.57

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