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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.17, 80.25 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.17, 80.25 and 36.35 is: 50.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.17 : 80.25 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.17/80.25 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.17x = 80.25 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.17x = 2,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917.40/58.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.15

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