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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.44, 80.61 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.44, 80.61 and 36 is: 49.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.44 : 80.61 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.44/80.61 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.44x = 80.61 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.44x = 2,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901.96/58.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.66

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