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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.10, 80.24 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.10, 80.24 and 36.32 is: 50.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.10 : 80.24 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.10/80.24 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.10x = 80.24 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.10x = 2,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913.73/58.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.15

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