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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 85.78 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 85.78 and 36.28 is: 50.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 85.78 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/85.78 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 85.78 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 3,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112.25/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.07

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