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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.94, 178.41 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.94, 178.41 and 33.44 is: 50.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.94 : 178.41 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.94/178.41 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.94x = 178.41 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.94x = 5,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966.03/118.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.16

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