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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.72, 158.59 and 33.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.72, 158.59 and 33.59 is: 50.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.72 : 158.59 = 33.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.72/158.59 = 33.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.72x = 158.59 × 33.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.72x = 5,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,327.04/105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.39

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