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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.14, 94.72 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.14, 94.72 and 26.60 is: 39.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.14 : 94.72 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.14/94.72 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.14x = 94.72 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.14x = 2,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.55/63.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.90

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