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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.18, 85.66 and 43.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.18, 85.66 and 43.73 is: 60.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.18 : 85.66 = 43.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.18/85.66 = 43.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.18x = 85.66 × 43.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.18x = 3,745.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745.91/62.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.24

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