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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 158.31 and 33.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 158.31 and 33.41 is: 50.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 158.31 = 33.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/158.31 = 33.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 158.31 × 33.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 5,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289.14/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.09

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