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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.14, 94.73 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.14, 94.73 and 45.14 is: 67.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.14 : 94.73 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.14/94.73 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.14x = 94.73 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.14x = 4,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275.41/63.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.72

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