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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 166.13 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 166.13 and 33.74 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 166.13 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/166.13 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 166.13 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 5,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604.35/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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