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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 86.29 and 36.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 86.29 and 36.66 is: 50.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 86.29 = 36.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/86.29 = 36.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 86.29 × 36.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 3,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163.39/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.58

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