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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.27, 94.83 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.27, 94.83 and 46.98 is: 70.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.27 : 94.83 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.27/94.83 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.27x = 94.83 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.27x = 4,455.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455.11/63.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.41

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