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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 165.85 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 165.85 and 34.56 is: 51.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 165.85 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/165.85 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 165.85 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 5,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,731.78/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.84

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