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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.23, 87.22 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.23, 87.22 and 46.82 is: 64.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.23 : 87.22 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.23/87.22 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.23x = 87.22 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.23x = 4,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083.92/63.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.59

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