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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 165.67 and 41.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 165.67 and 41.96 is: 62.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 165.67 = 41.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/165.67 = 41.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 165.67 × 41.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 6,951.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951.47/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.92

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