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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.24, 165.36 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.24, 165.36 and 29.08 is: 43.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.24 : 165.36 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.24/165.36 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.24x = 165.36 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.24x = 4,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808.98/110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.62

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