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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.79, 130.79 and 63.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.79, 130.79 and 63.68 is: 87.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.79 : 130.79 = 63.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.79/130.79 = 63.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.79x = 130.79 × 63.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.79x = 8,327.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327.73/94.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.86

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