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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.60, 165.86 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.60, 165.86 and 38.45 is: 57.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.60 : 165.86 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.60/165.86 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.60x = 165.86 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.60x = 6,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376.30/110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.65

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