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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.15, 87.24 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.15, 87.24 and 25.66 is: 38.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.15 : 87.24 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.15/87.24 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.15x = 87.24 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.15x = 2,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238.58/58.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.50

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