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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 166.40 and 37.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 166.40 and 37.79 is: 56.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 166.40 = 37.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/166.40 = 37.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 166.40 × 37.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 6,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287.24/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.69

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