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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.03, 87 and 36.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.03, 87 and 36.34 is: 54.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.03 : 87 = 36.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.03/87 = 36.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.03x = 87 × 36.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.03x = 3,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161.58/58.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.48

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