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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.01, 166.40 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.01, 166.40 and 38.82 is: 58.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.01 : 166.40 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.01/166.40 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.01x = 166.40 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.01x = 6,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,459.65/111.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.19

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