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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.39, 165.60 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.39, 165.60 and 56.27 is: 84.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.39 : 165.60 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.39/165.60 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.39x = 165.60 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.39x = 9,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,318.73/110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.41

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