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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.82, 170.76 and 41.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.82, 170.76 and 41.68 is: 62.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.82 : 170.76 = 41.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.82/170.76 = 41.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.82x = 170.76 × 41.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.82x = 7,118.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118.05/113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.54

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