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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.22, 87.24 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.22, 87.24 and 38.91 is: 58.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.22 : 87.24 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.22/87.24 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.22x = 87.24 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.22x = 3,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394.98/58.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.31

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