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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.40, 86.08 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.40, 86.08 and 36.52 is: 50.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.40 : 86.08 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.40/86.08 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.40x = 86.08 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.40x = 3,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143.64/62.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.38

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