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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 170.59 and 41.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 170.59 and 41.56 is: 62.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 170.59 = 41.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/170.59 = 41.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 170.59 × 41.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 7,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089.51/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.34

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