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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.33, 165.51 and 49.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.33, 165.51 and 49.45 is: 74.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.33 : 165.51 = 49.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.33/165.51 = 49.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.33x = 165.51 × 49.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.33x = 8,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184.47/110.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.18

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