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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.30, 85.94 and 36.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.30, 85.94 and 36.42 is: 50.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.30 : 85.94 = 36.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.30/85.94 = 36.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.30x = 85.94 × 36.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.30x = 3,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129.93/62.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.24

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