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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 86.88 and 50.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 86.88 and 50.67 is: 69.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 86.88 = 50.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/86.88 = 50.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 86.88 × 50.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 4,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402.21/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.88

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