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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 86.97 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 86.97 and 45.55 is: 62.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 86.97 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/86.97 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 86.97 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 3,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961.48/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.88

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