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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.53, 80.71 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.53, 80.71 and 36.69 is: 50.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.53 : 80.71 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.53/80.71 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.53x = 80.71 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.53x = 2,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961.25/58.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.59

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