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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 84.98 and 43.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 84.98 and 43.23 is: 59.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 84.98 = 43.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/84.98 = 43.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 84.98 × 43.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 3,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673.04/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.55

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