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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 165.89 and 56.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 165.89 and 56.47 is: 84.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 165.89 = 56.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/165.89 = 56.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 165.89 × 56.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 9,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,367.11/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.71

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