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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.27, 94.74 and 45.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.27, 94.74 and 45.21 is: 67.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.27 : 94.74 = 45.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.27/94.74 = 45.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.27x = 94.74 × 45.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.27x = 4,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283.20/63.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.70

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