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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.33, 80.47 and 36.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.33, 80.47 and 36.51 is: 50.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.33 : 80.47 = 36.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.33/80.47 = 36.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.33x = 80.47 × 36.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.33x = 2,937.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937.37/58.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.36

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