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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 158.40 and 33.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 158.40 and 33.48 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 158.40 = 33.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/158.40 = 33.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 158.40 × 33.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 5,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,303.23/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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