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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.57, 80.79 and 37.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.57, 80.79 and 37.81 is: 52.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.57 : 80.79 = 37.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.57/80.79 = 37.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.57x = 80.79 × 37.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.57x = 3,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054.67/58.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.15

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