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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 158.60 and 33.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 158.60 and 33.58 is: 50.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 158.60 = 33.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/158.60 = 33.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 158.60 × 33.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 5,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,325.79/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.37

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