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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.56, 80.86 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.56, 80.86 and 36.76 is: 50.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.56 : 80.86 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.56/80.86 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.56x = 80.86 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.56x = 2,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972.41/58.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.76

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