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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.47, 93.67 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.47, 93.67 and 36.84 is: 55.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.47 : 93.67 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.47/93.67 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.47x = 93.67 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.47x = 3,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450.74/62.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.24

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