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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.93, 85.53 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.93, 85.53 and 43.56 is: 60.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.93 : 85.53 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.93/85.53 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.93x = 85.53 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.93x = 3,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725.69/61.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.16

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