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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.26, 87.37 and 21.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.26, 87.37 and 21.67 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.26 : 87.37 = 21.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.26/87.37 = 21.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.26x = 87.37 × 21.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.26x = 1,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893.59/58.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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