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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 166.49 and 38.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 166.49 and 38.80 is: 58.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 166.49 = 38.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/166.49 = 38.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 166.49 × 38.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 6,460.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,460.21/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.23

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