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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.16, 94.80 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.16, 94.80 and 42.96 is: 64.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.16 : 94.80 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.16/94.80 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.16x = 94.80 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.16x = 4,072.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072.61/63.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.48

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