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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.89, 81.27 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.89, 81.27 and 36.76 is: 50.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.89 : 81.27 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.89/81.27 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.89x = 81.27 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.89x = 2,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987.49/58.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.73

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