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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.38, 165.43 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.38, 165.43 and 52.53 is: 78.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.38 : 165.43 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.38/165.43 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.38x = 165.43 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.38x = 8,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,688.95/110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.72

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