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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.67, 161.48 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.67, 161.48 and 33.56 is: 50.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.67 : 161.48 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.67/161.48 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.67x = 161.48 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.67x = 5,418.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418.87/107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.33

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