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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 195.08 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 195.08 and 33.88 is: 50.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 195.08 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/195.08 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 195.08 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 6,609.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,609.31/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.81

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