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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.33, 95 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.33, 95 and 17.68 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.33 : 95 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.33/95 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.33x = 95 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.33x = 1,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679.60/63.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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