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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.22, 193.83 and 33.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.22, 193.83 and 33.03 is: 49.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.22 : 193.83 = 33.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.22/193.83 = 33.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.22x = 193.83 × 33.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.22x = 6,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,402.41/129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.55

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