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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.22, 80.33 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.22, 80.33 and 36.35 is: 50.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.22 : 80.33 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.22/80.33 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.22x = 80.33 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.22x = 2,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919.41/58.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.15

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