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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 165.46 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 165.46 and 46.20 is: 69.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 165.46 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/165.46 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 165.46 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 7,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644.25/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.29

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