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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.18, 94.57 and 51.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.18, 94.57 and 51.94 is: 77.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.18 : 94.57 = 51.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.18/94.57 = 51.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.18x = 94.57 × 51.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.18x = 4,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911.95/63.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.75

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