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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.85, 88.14 and 46.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.85, 88.14 and 46.38 is: 64.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.85 : 88.14 = 46.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.85/88.14 = 46.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.85x = 88.14 × 46.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.85x = 4,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087.93/63.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.02

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