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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.05, 91.43 and 41.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.05, 91.43 and 41.72 is: 62.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.05 : 91.43 = 41.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.05/91.43 = 41.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.05x = 91.43 × 41.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.05x = 3,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813.95/61.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.47

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