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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 165.49 and 36.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 165.49 and 36.20 is: 54.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 165.49 = 36.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/165.49 = 36.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 165.49 × 36.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 5,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,990.02/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.30

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