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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.73, 86.55 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.73, 86.55 and 36.86 is: 50.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.73 : 86.55 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.73/86.55 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.73x = 86.55 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.73x = 3,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189.80/62.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.85

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