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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.44, 179.16 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.44, 179.16 and 33.94 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.44 : 179.16 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.44/179.16 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.44x = 179.16 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.44x = 6,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080.69/119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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