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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 94.28 and 37.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 94.28 and 37.34 is: 55.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 94.28 = 37.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/94.28 = 37.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 94.28 × 37.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 3,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519.76/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.87

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