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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.41, 165.51 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.41, 165.51 and 56.24 is: 84.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.41 : 165.51 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.41/165.51 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.41x = 165.51 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.41x = 9,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,307.17/110.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.30

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