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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 86.42 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 86.42 and 36.75 is: 50.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 86.42 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/86.42 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 86.42 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 3,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175.94/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.71

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