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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.42, 165.48 and 52.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.42, 165.48 and 52.59 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.42 : 165.48 = 52.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.42/165.48 = 52.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.42x = 165.48 × 52.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.42x = 8,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702.59/110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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