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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.72, 94.96 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.72, 94.96 and 63 is: 93.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.72 : 94.96 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.72/94.96 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.72x = 94.96 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.72x = 5,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982.48/63.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.89

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