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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.31, 165.35 and 41.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.31, 165.35 and 41.81 is: 62.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.31 : 165.35 = 41.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.31/165.35 = 41.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.31x = 165.35 × 41.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.31x = 6,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913.28/110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.67

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