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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 165.91 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 165.91 and 49.70 is: 74.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 165.91 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/165.91 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 165.91 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 8,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245.48/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.56

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