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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 85.74 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 85.74 and 43.74 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 85.74 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/85.74 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 85.74 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 3,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750.27/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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