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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.78, 88.23 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.78, 88.23 and 26.74 is: 40.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.78 : 88.23 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.78/88.23 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.78x = 88.23 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.78x = 2,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359.27/58.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.14

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