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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.26, 80.38 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.26, 80.38 and 36.44 is: 50.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.26 : 80.38 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.26/80.38 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.26x = 80.38 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.26x = 2,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929.05/58.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.28

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