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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.99, 88.35 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.99, 88.35 and 45.59 is: 62.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.99 : 88.35 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.99/88.35 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.99x = 88.35 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.99x = 4,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027.88/63.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.95

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