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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 86.94 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 86.94 and 54.84 is: 75.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 86.94 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/86.94 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 86.94 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 4,767.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767.79/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.68

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