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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.98, 85.59 and 43.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.98, 85.59 and 43.60 is: 60.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.98 : 85.59 = 43.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.98/85.59 = 43.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.98x = 85.59 × 43.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.98x = 3,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731.51/61.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.21

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