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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 86.49 and 36.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 86.49 and 36.81 is: 50.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 86.49 = 36.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/86.49 = 36.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 86.49 × 36.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 3,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183.70/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.79

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