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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.68, 165.94 and 49.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.68, 165.94 and 49.80 is: 74.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.68 : 165.94 = 49.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.68/165.94 = 49.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.68x = 165.94 × 49.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.68x = 8,263.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,263.81/110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.66

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