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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.24, 94.80 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.24, 94.80 and 45.24 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.24 : 94.80 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.24/94.80 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.24x = 94.80 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.24x = 4,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288.75/63.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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