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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.15, 157.79 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.15, 157.79 and 44.27 is: 66.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.15 : 157.79 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.15/157.79 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.15x = 157.79 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.15x = 6,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,985.36/105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.43

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