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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 158.30 and 32.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 158.30 and 32.39 is: 48.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 158.30 = 32.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/158.30 = 32.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 158.30 × 32.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 5,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127.34/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.59

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