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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.59, 165.88 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.59, 165.88 and 38.45 is: 57.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.59 : 165.88 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.59/165.88 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.59x = 165.88 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.59x = 6,378.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,378.09/110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.68

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