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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 166.39 and 42.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 166.39 and 42.41 is: 63.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 166.39 = 42.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/166.39 = 42.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 166.39 × 42.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 7,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056.91/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.59

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