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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.64, 165.97 and 49.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.64, 165.97 and 49.76 is: 74.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.64 : 165.97 = 49.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.64/165.97 = 49.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.64x = 165.97 × 49.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.64x = 8,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259.60/110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.65

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