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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.41, 80.58 and 36.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.41, 80.58 and 36.27 is: 50.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.41 : 80.58 = 36.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.41/80.58 = 36.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.41x = 80.58 × 36.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.41x = 2,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922.25/58.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.03

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