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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.35, 170.03 and 32.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.35, 170.03 and 32.20 is: 48.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.35 : 170.03 = 32.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.35/170.03 = 32.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.35x = 170.03 × 32.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.35x = 5,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,474.62/113.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.30

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