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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.30, 84.55 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.30, 84.55 and 35.43 is: 48.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.30 : 84.55 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.30/84.55 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.30x = 84.55 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.30x = 2,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995.61/61.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.87

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