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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.64, 92.30 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.64, 92.30 and 43.56 is: 65.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.64 : 92.30 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.64/92.30 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.64x = 92.30 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.64x = 4,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020.59/61.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.23

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