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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 165.72 and 49.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 165.72 and 49.58 is: 74.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 165.72 = 49.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/165.72 = 49.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 165.72 × 49.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 8,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216.40/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.37

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