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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 165.45 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 165.45 and 56.27 is: 84.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 165.45 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/165.45 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 165.45 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 9,309.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,309.87/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.36

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