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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.78, 92.69 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.78, 92.69 and 43.50 is: 65.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.78 : 92.69 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.78/92.69 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.78x = 92.69 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.78x = 4,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032.02/61.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.26

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