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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.38, 94.98 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.38, 94.98 and 45.38 is: 68.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.38 : 94.98 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.38/94.98 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.38x = 94.98 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.38x = 4,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310.19/63.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.01

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