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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 165.67 and 33.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 165.67 and 33.41 is: 50.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 165.67 = 33.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/165.67 = 33.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 165.67 × 33.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 5,535.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,535.37/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.12

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