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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.39, 94.88 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.39, 94.88 and 45.30 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.39 : 94.88 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.39/94.88 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.39x = 94.88 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.39x = 4,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298.18/63.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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