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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.49, 80.73 and 36.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.49, 80.73 and 36.65 is: 50.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.49 : 80.73 = 36.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.49/80.73 = 36.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.49x = 80.73 × 36.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.49x = 2,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958.96/58.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.59

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