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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61, 91.40 and 43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61, 91.40 and 43 is: 64.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61 : 91.40 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61/91.40 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61x = 91.40 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61x = 3,930.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930.20/61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.43

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