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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.89, 81.26 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.89, 81.26 and 37.09 is: 51.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.89 : 81.26 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.89/81.26 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.89x = 81.26 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.89x = 3,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013.75/58.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.18

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