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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.91, 81.26 and 37.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.91, 81.26 and 37.08 is: 51.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.91 : 81.26 = 37.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.91/81.26 = 37.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.91x = 81.26 × 37.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.91x = 3,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012.71/58.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.14

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