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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.74, 88.55 and 58.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.74, 88.55 and 58.23 is: 87.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.74 : 88.55 = 58.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.74/88.55 = 58.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.74x = 88.55 × 58.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.74x = 5,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155.98/58.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.78

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