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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.19, 85.83 and 36.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.19, 85.83 and 36.31 is: 50.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.19 : 85.83 = 36.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.19/85.83 = 36.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.19x = 85.83 × 36.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.19x = 3,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116.49/62.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.11

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