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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.14, 87.19 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.14, 87.19 and 36.50 is: 54.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.14 : 87.19 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.14/87.19 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.14x = 87.19 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.14x = 3,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182.44/58.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.74

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