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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 165.86 and 37.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 165.86 and 37.42 is: 56.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 165.86 = 37.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/165.86 = 37.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 165.86 × 37.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 6,206.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,206.95/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.13

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