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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 166.46 and 38.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 166.46 and 38.81 is: 58.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 166.46 = 38.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/166.46 = 38.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 166.46 × 38.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 6,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,460.53/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.22

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