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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.52, 87.78 and 24.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.52, 87.78 and 24.29 is: 36.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.52 : 87.78 = 24.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.52/87.78 = 24.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.52x = 87.78 × 24.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.52x = 2,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132.40/58.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.44

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