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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.43, 80.66 and 36.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.43, 80.66 and 36.63 is: 50.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.43 : 80.66 = 36.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.43/80.66 = 36.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.43x = 80.66 × 36.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.43x = 2,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954.58/58.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.57

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