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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.67, 80.96 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.67, 80.96 and 36.86 is: 50.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.67 : 80.96 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.67/80.96 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.67x = 80.96 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.67x = 2,983.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983.87/58.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.86

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