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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.66, 92.51 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.66, 92.51 and 43.74 is: 65.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.66 : 92.51 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.66/92.51 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.66x = 92.51 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.66x = 4,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046.33/61.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.62

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