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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 165.77 and 38.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 165.77 and 38.38 is: 57.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 165.77 = 38.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/165.77 = 38.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 165.77 × 38.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 6,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361.57/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.56

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