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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.30, 165.40 and 49.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.30, 165.40 and 49.40 is: 74.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.30 : 165.40 = 49.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.30/165.40 = 49.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.30x = 165.40 × 49.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.30x = 8,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170.76/110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.08

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