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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 92.61 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 92.61 and 43.74 is: 65.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 92.61 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/92.61 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 92.61 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 4,050.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050.76/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.45

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