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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.22, 84.48 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.22, 84.48 and 43.76 is: 60.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.22 : 84.48 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.22/84.48 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.22x = 84.48 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.22x = 3,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696.84/61.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.39

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