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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.32 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.32 and 46.80 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.32 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.32 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.32 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 7,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,783.78/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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