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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.65, 87.99 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.65, 87.99 and 22.59 is: 33.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.65 : 87.99 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.65/87.99 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.65x = 87.99 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.65x = 1,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987.14/58.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.88

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