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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.25, 94.95 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.25, 94.95 and 46.24 is: 69.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.25 : 94.95 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.25/94.95 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.25x = 94.95 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.25x = 4,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390.01/63.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.41

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