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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.06, 80.13 and 36.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.06, 80.13 and 36.25 is: 50.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.06 : 80.13 = 36.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.06/80.13 = 36.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.06x = 80.13 × 36.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.06x = 2,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904.71/58.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.03

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