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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 170.04 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 170.04 and 41.28 is: 61.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 170.04 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/170.04 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 170.04 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 7,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019.25/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.88

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