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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.77, 81.09 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.77, 81.09 and 36.90 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.77 : 81.09 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.77/81.09 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.77x = 81.09 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.77x = 2,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992.22/58.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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