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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 85.40 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 85.40 and 43.44 is: 59.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 85.40 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/85.40 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 85.40 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 3,709.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709.78/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.95

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