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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 84.64 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 84.64 and 43.92 is: 60.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 84.64 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/84.64 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 84.64 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 3,717.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717.39/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.50

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