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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 166.35 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 166.35 and 29.74 is: 44.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 166.35 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/166.35 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 166.35 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 4,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947.72/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.61

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