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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 85.52 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 85.52 and 43.56 is: 60.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 85.52 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/85.52 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 85.52 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 3,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725.25/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.16

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