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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.10, 94.30 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.10, 94.30 and 54.60 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.10 : 94.30 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.10/94.30 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.10x = 94.30 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.10x = 5,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148.78/63.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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