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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.59, 80.80 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.59, 80.80 and 36.77 is: 50.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.59 : 80.80 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.59/80.80 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.59x = 80.80 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.59x = 2,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971.02/58.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.71

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