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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 85.89 and 36.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 85.89 and 36.37 is: 50.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 85.89 = 36.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/85.89 = 36.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 85.89 × 36.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 3,123.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123.82/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.18

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