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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.22, 87.39 and 56.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.22, 87.39 and 56.18 is: 84.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.22 : 87.39 = 56.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.22/87.39 = 56.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.22x = 87.39 × 56.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.22x = 4,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909.57/58.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.33

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