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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 86.88 and 46.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 86.88 and 46.63 is: 64.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 86.88 = 46.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/86.88 = 46.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 86.88 × 46.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 4,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051.21/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.32

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