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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 166.33 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 166.33 and 38.75 is: 58.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 166.33 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/166.33 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 166.33 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 6,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445.09/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.11

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