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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.14, 94.68 and 19.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.14, 94.68 and 19.79 is: 29.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.14 : 94.68 = 19.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.14/94.68 = 19.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.14x = 94.68 × 19.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.14x = 1,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873.60/63.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.68

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