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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.84, 86.73 and 36.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.84, 86.73 and 36.97 is: 51.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.84 : 86.73 = 36.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.84/86.73 = 36.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.84x = 86.73 × 36.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.84x = 3,206.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206.41/62.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.02

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