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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.93, 166.35 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.93, 166.35 and 33.88 is: 50.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.93 : 166.35 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.93/166.35 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.93x = 166.35 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.93x = 5,635.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635.11/110.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.80

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