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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.43, 92.18 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.43, 92.18 and 44.27 is: 66.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.43 : 92.18 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.43/92.18 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.43x = 92.18 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.43x = 4,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080.59/61.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.43

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