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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.27, 94.71 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.27, 94.71 and 49.77 is: 74.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.27 : 94.71 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.27/94.71 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.27x = 94.71 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.27x = 4,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713.70/63.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.50

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