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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.27, 94.80 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.27, 94.80 and 54.27 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.27 : 94.80 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.27/94.80 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.27x = 94.80 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.27x = 5,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144.80/63.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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