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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.88, 81.24 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.88, 81.24 and 36.45 is: 50.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.88 : 81.24 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.88/81.24 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.88x = 81.24 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.88x = 2,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961.16/58.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.29

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