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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.44 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.44 and 28.13 is: 42.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.44 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.44 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.44 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 4,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793.55/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.19

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