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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.67, 86.46 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.67, 86.46 and 36.44 is: 50.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.67 : 86.46 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.67/86.46 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.67x = 86.46 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.67x = 3,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150.17/62.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.27

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