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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 158.26 and 33.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 158.26 and 33.38 is: 50.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 158.26 = 33.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/158.26 = 33.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 158.26 × 33.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 5,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282.72/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.06

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