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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 87.04 and 36.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 87.04 and 36.64 is: 54.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 87.04 = 36.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/87.04 = 36.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 87.04 × 36.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 3,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189.15/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.99

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