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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.10, 87 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.10, 87 and 46.72 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.10 : 87 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.10/87 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.10x = 87 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.10x = 4,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064.64/63.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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