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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.66, 93.96 and 36.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.66, 93.96 and 36.99 is: 55.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.66 : 93.96 = 36.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.66/93.96 = 36.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.66x = 93.96 × 36.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.66x = 3,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475.58/62.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.47

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