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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.59, 95.43 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.59, 95.43 and 45.59 is: 68.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.59 : 95.43 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.59/95.43 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.59x = 95.43 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.59x = 4,350.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350.65/63.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.42

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