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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.35, 165.63 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.35, 165.63 and 49.50 is: 74.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.35 : 165.63 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.35/165.63 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.35x = 165.63 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.35x = 8,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198.69/110.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.30

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