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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 94.48 and 28.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 94.48 and 28.72 is: 43.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 94.48 = 28.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/94.48 = 28.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 94.48 × 28.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 2,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713.47/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.07

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