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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.53, 86.27 and 36.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.53, 86.27 and 36.29 is: 50.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.53 : 86.27 = 36.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.53/86.27 = 36.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.53x = 86.27 × 36.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.53x = 3,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130.74/62.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.07

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