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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 165.48 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 165.48 and 29.16 is: 43.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 165.48 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/165.48 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 165.48 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 4,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824.83/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.74

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