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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.83, 87.68 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.83, 87.68 and 58.22 is: 86.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.83 : 87.68 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.83/87.68 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.83x = 87.68 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.83x = 5,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104.77/58.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.78

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