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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.50, 170.26 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.50, 170.26 and 36.44 is: 54.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.50 : 170.26 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.50/170.26 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.50x = 170.26 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.50x = 6,204.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204.61/113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.67

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