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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.93, 85.49 and 43.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.93, 85.49 and 43.57 is: 60.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.93 : 85.49 = 43.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.93/85.49 = 43.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.93x = 85.49 × 43.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.93x = 3,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724.85/61.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.14

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