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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.56, 170.33 and 32.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.56, 170.33 and 32.40 is: 48.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.56 : 170.33 = 32.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.56/170.33 = 32.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.56x = 170.33 × 32.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.56x = 5,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518.80/113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.60

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