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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 166.44 and 38.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 166.44 and 38.80 is: 58.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 166.44 = 38.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/166.44 = 38.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 166.44 × 38.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 6,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,457.87/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.20

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