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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 165.64 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 165.64 and 49.64 is: 74.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 165.64 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/165.64 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 165.64 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 8,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222.37/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.42

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