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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.26, 87.36 and 40.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.26, 87.36 and 40.22 is: 60.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.26 : 87.36 = 40.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.26/87.36 = 40.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.26x = 87.36 × 40.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.26x = 3,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513.62/58.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.31

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