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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.69, 166.03 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.69, 166.03 and 33.65 is: 50.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 166.03 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/166.03 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 166.03 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 5,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586.91/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.47

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