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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.16, 86.96 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.16, 86.96 and 55.87 is: 76.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.16 : 86.96 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.16/86.96 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.16x = 86.96 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.16x = 4,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858.38/63.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.92

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