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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 165.95 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 165.95 and 46.50 is: 69.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 165.95 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/165.95 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 165.95 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 7,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716.68/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.73

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