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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.79, 194.68 and 33.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.79, 194.68 and 33.59 is: 50.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.79 : 194.68 = 33.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.79/194.68 = 33.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.79x = 194.68 × 33.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.79x = 6,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540.16/129.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.39

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