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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 165.60 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 165.60 and 45.44 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 165.60 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/165.60 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 165.60 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 7,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524.86/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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