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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.54, 96 and 63.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.54, 96 and 63.54 is: 96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.54 : 96 = 63.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.54/96 = 63.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.54x = 96 × 63.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.54x = 6,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,099.84/63.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96

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