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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.52, 86.27 and 36.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.52, 86.27 and 36.65 is: 50.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.52 : 86.27 = 36.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.52/86.27 = 36.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.52x = 86.27 × 36.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.52x = 3,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161.80/62.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.57

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