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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 158.82 and 32.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 158.82 and 32.78 is: 49.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 158.82 = 32.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/158.82 = 32.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 158.82 × 32.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 5,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205.44/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.14

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