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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.65, 85.09 and 43.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.65, 85.09 and 43.31 is: 59.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.65 : 85.09 = 43.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.65/85.09 = 43.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.65x = 85.09 × 43.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.65x = 3,685.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685.25/61.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.78

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