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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.35, 94.91 and 45.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.35, 94.91 and 45.23 is: 67.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.35 : 94.91 = 45.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.35/94.91 = 45.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.35x = 94.91 × 45.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.35x = 4,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292.78/63.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.77

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