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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.26, 87.41 and 24.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.26, 87.41 and 24.04 is: 36.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.26 : 87.41 = 24.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.26/87.41 = 24.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.26x = 87.41 × 24.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.26x = 2,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101.18/58.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.07

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