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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 91.72 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 91.72 and 43.96 is: 65.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 91.72 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/91.72 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 91.72 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 4,031.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031.67/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.80

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