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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.26, 165.20 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.26, 165.20 and 49.26 is: 73.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.26 : 165.20 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.26/165.20 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.26x = 165.20 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.26x = 8,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137.75/110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.81

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