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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.29, 165.41 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.29, 165.41 and 29.12 is: 43.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.29 : 165.41 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.29/165.41 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.29x = 165.41 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.29x = 4,817.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817.23/110.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.68

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