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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.55, 165.72 and 56.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.55, 165.72 and 56.38 is: 84.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.55 : 165.72 = 56.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.55/165.72 = 56.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.55x = 165.72 × 56.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.55x = 9,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342.60/110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.51

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