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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.34, 165.51 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.34, 165.51 and 49.44 is: 74.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.34 : 165.51 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.34/165.51 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.34x = 165.51 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.34x = 8,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,182.81/110.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.16

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