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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.51, 80.81 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.51, 80.81 and 36.69 is: 50.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.51 : 80.81 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.51/80.81 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.51x = 80.81 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.51x = 2,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964.74/58.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.67

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