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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.17, 80.25 and 36.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.17, 80.25 and 36.33 is: 50.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.17 : 80.25 = 36.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.17/80.25 = 36.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.17x = 80.25 × 36.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.17x = 2,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915.48/58.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.12

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