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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.08, 86.96 and 51.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.08, 86.96 and 51.96 is: 71.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.08 : 86.96 = 51.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.08/86.96 = 51.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.08x = 86.96 × 51.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.08x = 4,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518.90/63.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.64

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