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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 165.94 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 165.94 and 38.48 is: 57.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 165.94 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/165.94 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 165.94 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 6,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,385.37/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.73

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