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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.64, 166.01 and 49.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.64, 166.01 and 49.79 is: 74.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.64 : 166.01 = 49.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.64/166.01 = 49.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.64x = 166.01 × 49.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.64x = 8,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,264.56/110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.70

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