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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.28, 165.36 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.28, 165.36 and 38.12 is: 57.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.28 : 165.36 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.28/165.36 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.28x = 165.36 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.28x = 6,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,303.52/110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.16

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