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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.07, 94.58 and 48.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.07, 94.58 and 48.64 is: 72.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.07 : 94.58 = 48.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.07/94.58 = 48.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.07x = 94.58 × 48.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.07x = 4,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600.19/63.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.94

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