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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 93.92 and 36.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 93.92 and 36.95 is: 55.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 93.92 = 36.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/93.92 = 36.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 93.92 × 36.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 3,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469.69/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.41

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