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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 86.42 and 36.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 86.42 and 36.74 is: 50.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 86.42 = 36.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/86.42 = 36.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 86.42 × 36.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 3,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175.07/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.70

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