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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.02, 84.27 and 43.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.02, 84.27 and 43.58 is: 60.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.02 : 84.27 = 43.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.02/84.27 = 43.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.02x = 84.27 × 43.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.02x = 3,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672.07/61.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.18

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