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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.85, 92.61 and 43.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.85, 92.61 and 43.85 is: 65.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.85 : 92.61 = 43.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.85/92.61 = 43.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.85x = 92.61 × 43.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.85x = 4,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060.49/61.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.66

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