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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.34, 165.32 and 48.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.34, 165.32 and 48.60 is: 72.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.34 : 165.32 = 48.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.34/165.32 = 48.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.34x = 165.32 × 48.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.34x = 8,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034.55/110.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.82

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