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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.26, 157.88 and 33.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.26, 157.88 and 33.12 is: 49.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.26 : 157.88 = 33.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.26/157.88 = 33.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.26x = 157.88 × 33.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.26x = 5,228.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228.99/105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.68

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