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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.81, 166.20 and 29.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.81, 166.20 and 29.65 is: 44.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 166.20 = 29.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/166.20 = 29.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 166.20 × 29.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 4,927.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927.83/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.47

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