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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.43, 92.15 and 41.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.43, 92.15 and 41.34 is: 62.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.43 : 92.15 = 41.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.43/92.15 = 41.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.43x = 92.15 × 41.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.43x = 3,809.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809.12/61.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.01

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