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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 158.22 and 33.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 158.22 and 33.35 is: 50.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 158.22 = 33.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/158.22 = 33.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 158.22 × 33.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 5,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275.85/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.02

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