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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.64, 80.91 and 36.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.64, 80.91 and 36.83 is: 50.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.64 : 80.91 = 36.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.64/80.91 = 36.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.64x = 80.91 × 36.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.64x = 2,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979.51/58.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.81

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