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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.55, 80.80 and 36.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.55, 80.80 and 36.73 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.55 : 80.80 = 36.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.55/80.80 = 36.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.55x = 80.80 × 36.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.55x = 2,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967.60/58.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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