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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.80, 88.26 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.80, 88.26 and 36 is: 54.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.80 : 88.26 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.80/88.26 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.80x = 88.26 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.80x = 3,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177.36/58.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.04

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