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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 165.58 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 165.58 and 49.50 is: 74.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 165.58 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/165.58 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 165.58 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 8,196.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196.09/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.30

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