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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 165.91 and 42.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 165.91 and 42.11 is: 63.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 165.91 = 42.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/165.91 = 42.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 165.91 × 42.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 6,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986.47/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.16

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