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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.51, 87.79 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.51, 87.79 and 22.47 is: 33.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.51 : 87.79 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.51/87.79 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.51x = 87.79 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.51x = 1,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972.64/58.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.71

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