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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.40, 94.96 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.40, 94.96 and 55.76 is: 83.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.40 : 94.96 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.40/94.96 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.40x = 94.96 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.40x = 5,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,294.97/63.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.52

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