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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 84.58 and 43.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 84.58 and 43.89 is: 60.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 84.58 = 43.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/84.58 = 43.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 84.58 × 43.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 3,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711.79/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.57

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