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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 91.84 and 43.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 91.84 and 43.20 is: 64.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 91.84 = 43.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/91.84 = 43.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 91.84 × 43.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 3,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967.49/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.74

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