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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.48, 170.10 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.48, 170.10 and 41.28 is: 61.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.48 : 170.10 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.48/170.10 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.48x = 170.10 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.48x = 7,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,021.73/113.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.88

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