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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 68.25 and 39.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 68.25 and 39.87 is: 59.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 68.25 = 39.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/68.25 = 39.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 68.25 × 39.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 2,721.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.13/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.63

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