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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.81, 158.72 and 32.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.81, 158.72 and 32.70 is: 49.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.81 : 158.72 = 32.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.81/158.72 = 32.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.81x = 158.72 × 32.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.81x = 5,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189.87/105.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.05

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