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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.77, 170.63 and 32.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.77, 170.63 and 32.59 is: 48.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.77 : 170.63 = 32.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.77/170.63 = 32.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.77x = 170.63 × 32.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.77x = 5,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560.86/113.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.88

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