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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 165.77 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 165.77 and 52.76 is: 79.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 165.77 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/165.77 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 165.77 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 8,744.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,744.93/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.08

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