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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.11, 94.59 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.11, 94.59 and 26.53 is: 39.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.11 : 94.59 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.11/94.59 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.11x = 94.59 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.11x = 2,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509.90/63.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.77

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