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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.11, 86.97 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.11, 86.97 and 58.93 is: 81.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.11 : 86.97 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.11/86.97 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.11x = 86.97 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.11x = 5,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125.15/63.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.21

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