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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.69, 165.99 and 42.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.69, 165.99 and 42.17 is: 63.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 165.99 = 42.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/165.99 = 42.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 165.99 × 42.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 6,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999.80/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.24

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