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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.88, 166.40 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.88, 166.40 and 46.72 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 166.40 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/166.40 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 166.40 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 7,774.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774.21/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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