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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.41, 92.12 and 43.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.41, 92.12 and 43.08 is: 64.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.41 : 92.12 = 43.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.41/92.12 = 43.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.41x = 92.12 × 43.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.41x = 3,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968.53/61.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.62

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