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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 94.36 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 94.36 and 49.44 is: 74.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 94.36 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/94.36 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 94.36 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 4,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665.16/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.05

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