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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.53, 158.31 and 33.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.53, 158.31 and 33.38 is: 50.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.53 : 158.31 = 33.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.53/158.31 = 33.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.53x = 158.31 × 33.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.53x = 5,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,283.60/105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.07

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