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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.38, 165.58 and 41.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.38, 165.58 and 41.88 is: 62.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.38 : 165.58 = 41.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.38/165.58 = 41.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.38x = 165.58 × 41.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.38x = 6,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,934.28/110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.82

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