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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.28, 80.37 and 36.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.28, 80.37 and 36.41 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.28 : 80.37 = 36.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.28/80.37 = 36.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.28x = 80.37 × 36.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.28x = 2,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925.87/58.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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