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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.41, 93.58 and 36.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.41, 93.58 and 36.72 is: 55.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.41 : 93.58 = 36.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.41/93.58 = 36.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.41x = 93.58 × 36.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.41x = 3,436.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436.26/62.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.06

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