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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.49, 92.16 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.49, 92.16 and 43.47 is: 65.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.49 : 92.16 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.49/92.16 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.49x = 92.16 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.49x = 4,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006.20/61.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.15

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