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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 87 and 54.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 87 and 54.33 is: 75.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 87 = 54.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/87 = 54.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 87 × 54.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 4,726.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726.71/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.03

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