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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.02, 94.88 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.02, 94.88 and 45.12 is: 67.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.02 : 94.88 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.02/94.88 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.02x = 94.88 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.02x = 4,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280.99/63.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.93

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