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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 166.10 and 49.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 166.10 and 49.84 is: 74.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 166.10 = 49.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/166.10 = 49.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 166.10 × 49.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 8,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277.76/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.72

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