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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.83, 95.65 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.83, 95.65 and 46.74 is: 70.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.83 : 95.65 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.83/95.65 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.83x = 95.65 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.83x = 4,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470.68/63.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.04

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