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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.41, 165.59 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.41, 165.59 and 38.27 is: 57.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.41 : 165.59 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.41/165.59 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.41x = 165.59 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.41x = 6,337.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,337.13/110.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.40

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