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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.99, 170.94 and 32.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.99, 170.94 and 32.81 is: 49.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.99 : 170.94 = 32.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.99/170.94 = 32.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.99x = 170.94 × 32.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.99x = 5,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,608.98/113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.21

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