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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.87, 92.71 and 43.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.87, 92.71 and 43.80 is: 65.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.87 : 92.71 = 43.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.87/92.71 = 43.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.87x = 92.71 × 43.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.87x = 4,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060.70/61.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.63

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