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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.43, 165.69 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.43, 165.69 and 49.59 is: 74.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.43 : 165.69 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.43/165.69 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.43x = 165.69 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.43x = 8,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216.57/110.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.41

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