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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.77, 166.14 and 29.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.77, 166.14 and 29.62 is: 44.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.77 : 166.14 = 29.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.77/166.14 = 29.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.77x = 166.14 × 29.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.77x = 4,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921.14/110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.43

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