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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.67, 166.02 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.67, 166.02 and 38.58 is: 57.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.67 : 166.02 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.67/166.02 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.67x = 166.02 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.67x = 6,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,405.05/110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.88

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