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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 165.65 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 165.65 and 52.74 is: 79.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 165.65 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/165.65 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 165.65 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 8,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736.38/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.08

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