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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.19, 165.23 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.19, 165.23 and 33.14 is: 49.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.19 : 165.23 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.19/165.23 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.19x = 165.23 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.19x = 5,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,474.73/110.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.68

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