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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 86.94 and 37.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 86.94 and 37.14 is: 51.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 86.94 = 37.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/86.94 = 37.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 86.94 × 37.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 3,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228.95/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.25

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