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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 94.88 and 56.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 94.88 and 56.61 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 94.88 = 56.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/94.88 = 56.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 94.88 × 56.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 5,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,370.87/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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