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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.58, 87.84 and 24.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.58, 87.84 and 24.33 is: 36.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.58 : 87.84 = 24.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.58/87.84 = 24.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.58x = 87.84 × 24.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.58x = 2,136.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.59/58.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.48

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