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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.51, 165.68 and 49.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.51, 165.68 and 49.63 is: 74.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.51 : 165.68 = 49.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.51/165.68 = 49.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.51x = 165.68 × 49.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.51x = 8,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222.70/110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.41

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