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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 165.66 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 165.66 and 33.42 is: 50.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 165.66 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/165.66 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 165.66 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 5,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536.36/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.11

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