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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.43, 165.70 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.43, 165.70 and 45.48 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.43 : 165.70 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.43/165.70 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.43x = 165.70 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.43x = 7,536.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,536.41/110.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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