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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.76, 88 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.76, 88 and 54.52 is: 75.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.76 : 88 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.76/88 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.76x = 88 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.76x = 4,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797.76/63.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.25

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