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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.47, 165.59 and 52.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.47, 165.59 and 52.58 is: 78.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.47 : 165.59 = 52.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.47/165.59 = 52.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.47x = 165.59 × 52.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.47x = 8,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706.87/110.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.82

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