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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 165.37 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 165.37 and 38.13 is: 57.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 165.37 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/165.37 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 165.37 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 6,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,305.56/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.16

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