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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.17, 85.79 and 36.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.17, 85.79 and 36.29 is: 50.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.17 : 85.79 = 36.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.17/85.79 = 36.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.17x = 85.79 × 36.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.17x = 3,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113.62/62.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.08

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