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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.52, 87.63 and 38.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.52, 87.63 and 38.96 is: 53.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.52 : 87.63 = 38.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.52/87.63 = 38.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.52x = 87.63 × 38.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.52x = 3,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414.06/63.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.75

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