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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.16, 94.51 and 46.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.16, 94.51 and 46.93 is: 70.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.16 : 94.51 = 46.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.16/94.51 = 46.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.16x = 94.51 × 46.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.16x = 4,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435.35/63.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.22

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