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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.17, 87.21 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.17, 87.21 and 22.08 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.17 : 87.21 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.17/87.21 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.17x = 87.21 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.17x = 1,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925.60/58.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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