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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.64, 165.99 and 42.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.64, 165.99 and 42.20 is: 63.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.64 : 165.99 = 42.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.64/165.99 = 42.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.64x = 165.99 × 42.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.64x = 7,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003.95/110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.30

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