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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.61, 86.22 and 43.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.61, 86.22 and 43.17 is: 59.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.61 : 86.22 = 43.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.61/86.22 = 43.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.61x = 86.22 × 43.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.61x = 3,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722.12/62.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.45

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