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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.95, 166.37 and 37.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.95, 166.37 and 37.80 is: 56.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.95 : 166.37 = 37.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.95/166.37 = 37.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.95x = 166.37 × 37.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.95x = 6,288.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,288.79/110.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.68

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