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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.58, 170.35 and 32.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.58, 170.35 and 32.42 is: 48.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.58 : 170.35 = 32.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.58/170.35 = 32.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.58x = 170.35 × 32.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.58x = 5,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522.58/113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.62

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