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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.03, 84.18 and 43.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.03, 84.18 and 43.75 is: 60.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.03 : 84.18 = 43.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.03/84.18 = 43.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.03x = 84.18 × 43.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.03x = 3,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682.88/61.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.35

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