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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.44, 158.12 and 33.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.44, 158.12 and 33.28 is: 49.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.44 : 158.12 = 33.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.44/158.12 = 33.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.44x = 158.12 × 33.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.44x = 5,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262.23/105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.91

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