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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.42 and 32.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.42 and 32.47 is: 48.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.42 = 32.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.42 = 32.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.42 × 32.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 5,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,533.54/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.70

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