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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.29, 87.41 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.29, 87.41 and 24.06 is: 36.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.29 : 87.41 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.29/87.41 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.29x = 87.41 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.29x = 2,102.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102.98/58.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.08

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