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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.14, 87.04 and 36.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.14, 87.04 and 36.41 is: 54.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.14 : 87.04 = 36.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.14/87.04 = 36.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.14x = 87.04 × 36.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.14x = 3,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168.78/58.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.50

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