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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.14, 94.68 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.14, 94.68 and 28.88 is: 43.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.14 : 94.68 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.14/94.68 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.14x = 94.68 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.14x = 2,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734.36/63.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.31

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