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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 165.92 and 42.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 165.92 and 42.17 is: 63.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 165.92 = 42.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/165.92 = 42.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 165.92 × 42.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 6,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,996.74/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.25

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