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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.63, 165.95 and 33.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.63, 165.95 and 33.61 is: 50.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.63 : 165.95 = 33.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.63/165.95 = 33.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.63x = 165.95 × 33.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.63x = 5,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577.74/110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.42

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