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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.71, 87.94 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.71, 87.94 and 46.90 is: 64.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.71 : 87.94 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.71/87.94 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.71x = 87.94 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.71x = 4,124.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124.39/63.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.74

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