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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.36, 170.10 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.36, 170.10 and 44.87 is: 67.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.36 : 170.10 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.36/170.10 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.36x = 170.10 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.36x = 7,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632.39/113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.33

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