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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.46, 87.65 and 24.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.46, 87.65 and 24.23 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.46 : 87.65 = 24.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.46/87.65 = 24.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.46x = 87.65 × 24.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.46x = 2,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123.64/58.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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