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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 165.67 and 42.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 165.67 and 42.06 is: 63.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 165.67 = 42.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/165.67 = 42.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 165.67 × 42.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 6,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967.04/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.06

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