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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.41, 194.12 and 33.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.41, 194.12 and 33.22 is: 49.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.41 : 194.12 = 33.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.41/194.12 = 33.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.41x = 194.12 × 33.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.41x = 6,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449.02/129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.83

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