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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.30, 165.42 and 37.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.30, 165.42 and 37.15 is: 55.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.30 : 165.42 = 37.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.30/165.42 = 37.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.30x = 165.42 × 37.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.30x = 6,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,144.94/110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.71

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