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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 63.09 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 63.09 and 45.27 is: 62.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 63.09 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/63.09 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 63.09 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 2,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856.08/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.59

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