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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.44, 87.48 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.44, 87.48 and 45 is: 62.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.44 : 87.48 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.44/87.48 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.44x = 87.48 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.44x = 3,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936.60/63.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.05

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