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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.62, 87.93 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.62, 87.93 and 22.59 is: 33.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.62 : 87.93 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.62/87.93 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.62x = 87.93 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.62x = 1,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986.34/58.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.89

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