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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 165.93 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 165.93 and 52.89 is: 79.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 165.93 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/165.93 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 165.93 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 8,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,776.04/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.27

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