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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.42, 165.58 and 41.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.42, 165.58 and 41.98 is: 62.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.42 : 165.58 = 41.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.42/165.58 = 41.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.42x = 165.58 × 41.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.42x = 6,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950.53/110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.94

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