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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.81, 170.72 and 28.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.81, 170.72 and 28.31 is: 42.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.81 : 170.72 = 28.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.81/170.72 = 28.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.81x = 170.72 × 28.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.81x = 4,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833.47/113.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.47

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