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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.69, 80.95 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.69, 80.95 and 36.89 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.69 : 80.95 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.69/80.95 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.69x = 80.95 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.69x = 2,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985.66/58.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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