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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.71, 86.54 and 36.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.71, 86.54 and 36.47 is: 50.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.71 : 86.54 = 36.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.71/86.54 = 36.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.71x = 86.54 × 36.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.71x = 3,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156.15/62.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.33

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