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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 165.82 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 165.82 and 59.28 is: 88.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 165.82 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/165.82 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 165.82 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 9,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829.81/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.89

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