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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 84.93 and 43.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 84.93 and 43.22 is: 59.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 84.93 = 43.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/84.93 = 43.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 84.93 × 43.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 3,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670.67/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.61

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