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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 86.59 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 86.59 and 36.53 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 86.59 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/86.59 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 86.59 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 3,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162.61/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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