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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.57, 84.99 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.57, 84.99 and 43.25 is: 59.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.57 : 84.99 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.57/84.99 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.57x = 84.99 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.57x = 3,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675.82/61.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.70

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