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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.18, 94.68 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.18, 94.68 and 53.52 is: 80.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.18 : 94.68 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.18/94.68 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.18x = 94.68 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.18x = 5,067.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067.27/63.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.20

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