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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 166.10 and 49.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 166.10 and 49.82 is: 74.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 166.10 = 49.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/166.10 = 49.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 166.10 × 49.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 8,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274.02/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.74

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