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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 169.69 and 27.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 169.69 and 27.63 is: 41.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 169.69 = 27.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/169.69 = 27.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 169.69 × 27.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 4,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687.62/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.44

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