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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 92.25 and 43.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 92.25 and 43.46 is: 65.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 92.25 = 43.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/92.25 = 43.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 92.25 × 43.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 4,008.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008.72/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.10

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