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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.06, 94.47 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.06, 94.47 and 45.74 is: 68.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.06 : 94.47 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.06/94.47 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.06x = 94.47 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.06x = 4,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321.12/63.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.53

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