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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.13, 87.21 and 21.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.13, 87.21 and 21.59 is: 32.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.13 : 87.21 = 21.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.13/87.21 = 21.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.13x = 87.21 × 21.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.13x = 1,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.43/58.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.39

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