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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 165.92 and 49.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 165.92 and 49.71 is: 74.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 165.92 = 49.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/165.92 = 49.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 165.92 × 49.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 8,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247.88/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.59

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