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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.39, 165.60 and 41.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.39, 165.60 and 41.90 is: 62.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.39 : 165.60 = 41.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.39/165.60 = 41.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.39x = 165.60 × 41.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.39x = 6,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938.64/110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.86

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