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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 85.69 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 85.69 and 43.68 is: 60.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 85.69 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/85.69 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 85.69 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 3,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742.94/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.26

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