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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.64, 84.98 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.64, 84.98 and 43.25 is: 59.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.64 : 84.98 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.64/84.98 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.64x = 84.98 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.64x = 3,675.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675.07/61.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.62

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