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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.35, 94.96 and 35.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.35, 94.96 and 35.90 is: 53.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.35 : 94.96 = 35.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.35/94.96 = 35.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.35x = 94.96 × 35.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.35x = 3,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409.06/63.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.81

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