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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.13, 87.18 and 23.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.13, 87.18 and 23.89 is: 35.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.13 : 87.18 = 23.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.13/87.18 = 23.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.13x = 87.18 × 23.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.13x = 2,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082.73/58.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.83

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