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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.63 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.63 and 43.71 is: 65.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.63 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.63 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.63 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 4,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048.86/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.48

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