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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.67, 166.15 and 49.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.67, 166.15 and 49.82 is: 74.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.67 : 166.15 = 49.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.67/166.15 = 49.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.67x = 166.15 × 49.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.67x = 8,276.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,276.82/110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.79

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