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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.53, 87.80 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.53, 87.80 and 22.47 is: 33.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.53 : 87.80 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.53/87.80 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.53x = 87.80 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.53x = 1,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972.75/58.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.71

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