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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.39, 170.10 and 41.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.39, 170.10 and 41.24 is: 61.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.39 : 170.10 = 41.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.39/170.10 = 41.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.39x = 170.10 × 41.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.39x = 7,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014.07/113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.86

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