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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 85.47 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 85.47 and 43.54 is: 60.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 85.47 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/85.47 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 85.47 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 3,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721.36/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.13

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