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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 85.74 and 36.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 85.74 and 36.26 is: 50.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 85.74 = 36.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/85.74 = 36.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 85.74 × 36.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 3,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108.93/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.05

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