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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.60, 92.07 and 43.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.60, 92.07 and 43.60 is: 65.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.60 : 92.07 = 43.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.60/92.07 = 43.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.60x = 92.07 × 43.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.60x = 4,014.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014.25/61.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.17

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