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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.13, 87.10 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.13, 87.10 and 38.55 is: 53.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.13 : 87.10 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.13/87.10 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.13x = 87.10 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.13x = 3,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357.80/63.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.19

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