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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 166.10 and 38.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 166.10 and 38.60 is: 57.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 166.10 = 38.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/166.10 = 38.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 166.10 × 38.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 6,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,411.46/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.90

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