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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.80, 81.11 and 36.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.80, 81.11 and 36.97 is: 50.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.80 : 81.11 = 36.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.80/81.11 = 36.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.80x = 81.11 × 36.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.80x = 2,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998.05/58.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.99

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