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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 170.14 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 170.14 and 32.28 is: 48.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 170.14 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/170.14 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 170.14 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 5,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,491.11/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.41

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