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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 86.43 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 86.43 and 36.76 is: 50.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 86.43 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/86.43 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 86.43 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 3,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177.17/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.74

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