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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.28, 165.51 and 41.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.28, 165.51 and 41.88 is: 62.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.28 : 165.51 = 41.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.28/165.51 = 41.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.28x = 165.51 × 41.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.28x = 6,931.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,931.56/110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.85

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