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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.03, 115.98 and 63.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.03, 115.98 and 63.28 is: 87.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.03 : 115.98 = 63.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.03/115.98 = 63.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.03x = 115.98 × 63.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.03x = 7,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,338.47/84.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.33

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