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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.69, 80.94 and 37.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.69, 80.94 and 37.96 is: 52.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.69 : 80.94 = 37.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.69/80.94 = 37.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.69x = 80.94 × 37.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.69x = 3,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072.48/58.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.35

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