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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.90, 85.48 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.90, 85.48 and 43.51 is: 60.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.90 : 85.48 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.90/85.48 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.90x = 85.48 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.90x = 3,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718.81/61.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.08

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