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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 84.44 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 84.44 and 43.71 is: 60.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 84.44 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/84.44 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 84.44 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 3,690.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690.87/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.37

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