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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.83, 164.70 and 32.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.83, 164.70 and 32.77 is: 49.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.83 : 164.70 = 32.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.83/164.70 = 32.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.83x = 164.70 × 32.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.83x = 5,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396.40/109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.13

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