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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.37 and 29.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.37 and 29.76 is: 44.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.37 = 29.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.37 = 29.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.37 × 29.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 4,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950.61/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.63

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