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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.43, 86.14 and 36.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.43, 86.14 and 36.55 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.43 : 86.14 = 36.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.43/86.14 = 36.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.43x = 86.14 × 36.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.43x = 3,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148.42/62.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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