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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.16, 87.14 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.16, 87.14 and 38.59 is: 53.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.16 : 87.14 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.16/87.14 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.16x = 87.14 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.16x = 3,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362.73/63.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.24

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