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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.39 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.39 and 33.88 is: 50.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.39 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.39 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.39 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 5,637.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,637.98/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.83

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