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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 165.96 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 165.96 and 38.61 is: 57.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 165.96 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/165.96 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 165.96 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 6,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,407.72/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.88

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