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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 91.97 and 42.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 91.97 and 42.99 is: 64.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 91.97 = 42.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/91.97 = 42.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 91.97 × 42.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 3,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953.79/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.52

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