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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 94.36 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 94.36 and 61.28 is: 91.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 94.36 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/94.36 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 94.36 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 5,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782.38/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.78

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