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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.54, 84.86 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.54, 84.86 and 43.11 is: 59.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.54 : 84.86 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.54/84.86 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.54x = 84.86 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.54x = 3,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658.26/61.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.45

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