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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 170.86 and 32.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 170.86 and 32.77 is: 49.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 170.86 = 32.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/170.86 = 32.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 170.86 × 32.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 5,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599.08/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.15

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