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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.59, 170.38 and 32.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.59, 170.38 and 32.43 is: 48.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.59 : 170.38 = 32.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.59/170.38 = 32.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.59x = 170.38 × 32.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.59x = 5,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525.86/113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.65

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