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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 166.28 and 33.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 166.28 and 33.82 is: 50.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 166.28 = 33.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/166.28 = 33.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 166.28 × 33.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 5,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623.59/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.73

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