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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.55, 84.81 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.55, 84.81 and 43.12 is: 59.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.55 : 84.81 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.55/84.81 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.55x = 84.81 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.55x = 3,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657.01/61.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.42

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