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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.98, 86.91 and 37.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.98, 86.91 and 37.11 is: 51.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.98 : 86.91 = 37.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.98/86.91 = 37.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.98x = 86.91 × 37.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.98x = 3,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225.23/62.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.21

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