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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 86.96 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 86.96 and 45.80 is: 63.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 86.96 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/86.96 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 86.96 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 3,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982.77/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.22

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