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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.63, 87.93 and 22.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.63, 87.93 and 22.57 is: 33.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.63 : 87.93 = 22.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.63/87.93 = 22.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.63x = 87.93 × 22.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.63x = 1,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984.58/58.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.85

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