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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.77, 166.17 and 38.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.77, 166.17 and 38.65 is: 57.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.77 : 166.17 = 38.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.77/166.17 = 38.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.77x = 166.17 × 38.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.77x = 6,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,422.47/110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.98

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