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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.40, 94.60 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.40, 94.60 and 58 is: 86.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.40 : 94.60 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.40/94.60 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.40x = 94.60 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.40x = 5,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486.80/63.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.54

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