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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.78, 85.22 and 43.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.78, 85.22 and 43.41 is: 59.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.78 : 85.22 = 43.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.78/85.22 = 43.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.78x = 85.22 × 43.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.78x = 3,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698.97/61.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.87

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