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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.49, 165.73 and 29.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.49, 165.73 and 29.33 is: 43.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.49 : 165.73 = 29.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.49/165.73 = 29.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.49x = 165.73 × 29.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.49x = 4,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860.86/110.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.99

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