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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.25, 165.41 and 49.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.25, 165.41 and 49.39 is: 74.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 165.41 = 49.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/165.41 = 49.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 165.41 × 49.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 8,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,169.31/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.10

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