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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 85.61 and 36.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 85.61 and 36.16 is: 49.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 85.61 = 36.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/85.61 = 36.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 85.61 × 36.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 3,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095.66/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.91

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