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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.01, 86.93 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.01, 86.93 and 36.59 is: 54.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.01 : 86.93 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.01/86.93 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.01x = 86.93 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.01x = 3,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180.94/58.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.83

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