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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.25, 165.27 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.25, 165.27 and 38.07 is: 57.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 165.27 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/165.27 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 165.27 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 6,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,291.83/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.07

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