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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.58, 86.37 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.58, 86.37 and 36.36 is: 50.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.58 : 86.37 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.58/86.37 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.58x = 86.37 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.58x = 3,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140.79/62.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.19

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