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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 165.56 and 41.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 165.56 and 41.90 is: 62.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 165.56 = 41.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/165.56 = 41.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 165.56 × 41.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 6,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,935.93/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.85

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