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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.31, 80.48 and 36.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.31, 80.48 and 36.47 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.31 : 80.48 = 36.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.31/80.48 = 36.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.31x = 80.48 × 36.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.31x = 2,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.11/58.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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