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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.53, 165.82 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.53, 165.82 and 37.41 is: 56.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 165.82 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/165.82 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 165.82 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 6,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,203.33/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.12

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