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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.27, 165.48 and 41.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.27, 165.48 and 41.79 is: 62.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.27 : 165.48 = 41.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.27/165.48 = 41.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.27x = 165.48 × 41.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.27x = 6,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916.17/110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.72

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