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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.47, 165.58 and 49.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.47, 165.58 and 49.63 is: 74.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.47 : 165.58 = 49.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.47/165.58 = 49.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.47x = 165.58 × 49.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.47x = 8,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217.74/110.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.39

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