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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.63, 87.82 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.63, 87.82 and 46.22 is: 63.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.63 : 87.82 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.63/87.82 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.63x = 87.82 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.63x = 4,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058.49/63.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.78

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