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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.14, 85.72 and 36.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.14, 85.72 and 36.26 is: 50.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.14 : 85.72 = 36.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.14/85.72 = 36.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.14x = 85.72 × 36.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.14x = 3,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108.21/62.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.02

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