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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.13, 94.66 and 28.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.13, 94.66 and 28.87 is: 43.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.13 : 94.66 = 28.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.13/94.66 = 28.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.13x = 94.66 × 28.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.13x = 2,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733.06/63.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.29

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