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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.62, 87.98 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.62, 87.98 and 22.55 is: 33.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.62 : 87.98 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.62/87.98 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.62x = 87.98 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.62x = 1,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983.40/58.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.83

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