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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.47, 170.24 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.47, 170.24 and 36.45 is: 54.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.47 : 170.24 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.47/170.24 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.47x = 170.24 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.47x = 6,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205.07/113.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.69

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