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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.28, 94.74 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.28, 94.74 and 45.28 is: 67.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.28 : 94.74 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.28/94.74 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.28x = 94.74 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.28x = 4,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289.83/63.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.79

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