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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.38, 170.05 and 32.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.38, 170.05 and 32.20 is: 48.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.38 : 170.05 = 32.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.38/170.05 = 32.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.38x = 170.05 × 32.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.38x = 5,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476.18/113.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.30

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