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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.69, 92.39 and 43.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.69, 92.39 and 43.60 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.69 : 92.39 = 43.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.69/92.39 = 43.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.69x = 92.39 × 43.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.69x = 4,027.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027.74/61.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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