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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.47, 94.64 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.47, 94.64 and 63 is: 87.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.47 : 94.64 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.47/94.64 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.47x = 94.64 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.47x = 5,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962.01/68.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.08

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