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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 166.37 and 38.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 166.37 and 38.72 is: 58.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 166.37 = 38.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/166.37 = 38.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 166.37 × 38.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 6,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442.07/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.11

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