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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.70, 81.02 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.70, 81.02 and 36.90 is: 50.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.70 : 81.02 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.70/81.02 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.70x = 81.02 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.70x = 2,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989.73/58.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.93

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