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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.32, 91.82 and 43.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.32, 91.82 and 43.24 is: 64.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.32 : 91.82 = 43.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.32/91.82 = 43.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.32x = 91.82 × 43.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.32x = 3,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970.30/61.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.75

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