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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.98, 166.49 and 38.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.98, 166.49 and 38.85 is: 58.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.98 : 166.49 = 38.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.98/166.49 = 38.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.98x = 166.49 × 38.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.98x = 6,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,468.14/110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.28

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