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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.92, 86.82 and 36.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.92, 86.82 and 36.70 is: 50.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.92 : 86.82 = 36.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.92/86.82 = 36.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.92x = 86.82 × 36.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.92x = 3,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186.29/62.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.64

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