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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 157.97 and 33.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 157.97 and 33.15 is: 49.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 157.97 = 33.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/157.97 = 33.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 157.97 × 33.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 5,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235.75/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.73

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