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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 165.71 and 56.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 165.71 and 56.41 is: 84.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 165.71 = 56.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/165.71 = 56.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 165.71 × 56.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 9,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,347.43/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.61

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