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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.83, 81.18 and 37.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.83, 81.18 and 37.02 is: 51.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.83 : 81.18 = 37.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.83/81.18 = 37.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.83x = 81.18 × 37.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.83x = 3,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005.28/58.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.08

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