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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.19, 86.97 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.19, 86.97 and 52.86 is: 72.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.19 : 86.97 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.19/86.97 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.19x = 86.97 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.19x = 4,597.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597.23/63.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.75

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