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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 158.45 and 33.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 158.45 and 33.49 is: 50.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 158.45 = 33.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/158.45 = 33.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 158.45 × 33.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 5,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,306.52/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.24

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