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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 94.50 and 55.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 94.50 and 55.53 is: 83.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 94.50 = 55.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/94.50 = 55.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 94.50 × 55.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 5,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247.59/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.30

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