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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 165.63 and 56.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 165.63 and 56.39 is: 84.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 165.63 = 56.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/165.63 = 56.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 165.63 × 56.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 9,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,339.88/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.47

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