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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.35, 87.47 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.35, 87.47 and 22.28 is: 33.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.35 : 87.47 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.35/87.47 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.35x = 87.47 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.35x = 1,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948.83/58.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.40

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