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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.83, 96.38 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.83, 96.38 and 45.27 is: 62.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.83 : 96.38 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.83/96.38 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.83x = 96.38 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.83x = 4,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363.12/69.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.48

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