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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.22, 80.34 and 36.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.22, 80.34 and 36.40 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.22 : 80.34 = 36.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.22/80.34 = 36.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.22x = 80.34 × 36.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.22x = 2,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924.39/58.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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