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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.21, 157.79 and 33.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.21, 157.79 and 33.08 is: 49.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.21 : 157.79 = 33.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.21/157.79 = 33.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.21x = 157.79 × 33.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.21x = 5,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218.74/105.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.60

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