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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.59, 86.37 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.59, 86.37 and 36.35 is: 50.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.59 : 86.37 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.59/86.37 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.59x = 86.37 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.59x = 3,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139.55/62.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.16

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