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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.62, 170.43 and 28.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.62, 170.43 and 28.12 is: 42.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.62 : 170.43 = 28.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.62/170.43 = 28.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.62x = 170.43 × 28.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.62x = 4,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791.92/113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.18

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