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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.71, 130.73 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.71, 130.73 and 63.62 is: 87.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.71 : 130.73 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.71/130.73 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.71x = 130.73 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.71x = 8,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,316.07/94.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.81

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