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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 163.50 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 163.50 and 33 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 163.50 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/163.50 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 163.50 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 5,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395.50/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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