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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 194.48 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 194.48 and 33.47 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 194.48 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/194.48 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 194.48 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 6,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,509.82/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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