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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.44, 165.73 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.44, 165.73 and 46.31 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.44 : 165.73 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.44/165.73 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.44x = 165.73 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.44x = 7,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675.25/110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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