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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 166.04 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 166.04 and 37.58 is: 56.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 166.04 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/166.04 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 166.04 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 6,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238.77/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.35

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