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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.29, 165.36 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.29, 165.36 and 45.27 is: 67.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.29 : 165.36 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.29/165.36 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.29x = 165.36 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.29x = 7,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,485.02/110.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.87

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