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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.53, 165.83 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.53, 165.83 and 33.50 is: 50.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 165.83 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/165.83 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 165.83 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 5,555.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555.31/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.26

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