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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.27, 165.44 and 52.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.27, 165.44 and 52.49 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.27 : 165.44 = 52.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.27/165.44 = 52.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.27x = 165.44 × 52.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.27x = 8,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682.86/110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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