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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.22, 87.33 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.22, 87.33 and 34.22 is: 51.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.22 : 87.33 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.22/87.33 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.22x = 87.33 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.22x = 2,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988.43/58.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.33

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