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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.35, 170.05 and 48.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.35, 170.05 and 48.32 is: 72.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.35 : 170.05 = 48.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.35/170.05 = 48.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.35x = 170.05 × 48.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.35x = 8,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,215.97/113.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.49

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