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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.53, 86.37 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.53, 86.37 and 46.15 is: 63.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.53 : 86.37 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.53/86.37 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.53x = 86.37 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.53x = 3,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985.98/62.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.75

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