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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.38, 165.51 and 41.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.38, 165.51 and 41.86 is: 62.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.38 : 165.51 = 41.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.38/165.51 = 41.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.38x = 165.51 × 41.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.38x = 6,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928.67/110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.77

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