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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.32, 85.98 and 36.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.32, 85.98 and 36.46 is: 50.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.32 : 85.98 = 36.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.32/85.98 = 36.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.32x = 85.98 × 36.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.32x = 3,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134.83/62.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.30

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