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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.56 and 43.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.56 and 43.85 is: 65.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.56 = 43.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.56 = 43.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.56 × 43.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 4,014.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014.91/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.68

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