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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.31, 86.01 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.31, 86.01 and 36.44 is: 50.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.31 : 86.01 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.31/86.01 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.31x = 86.01 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.31x = 3,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134.20/62.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.30

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