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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.44, 94.73 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.44, 94.73 and 52 is: 77.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.44 : 94.73 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.44/94.73 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.44x = 94.73 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.44x = 4,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925.96/63.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.65

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