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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.46, 80.70 and 36.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.46, 80.70 and 36.66 is: 50.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.46 : 80.70 = 36.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.46/80.70 = 36.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.46x = 80.70 × 36.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.46x = 2,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958.46/58.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.61

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