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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.83, 88.23 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.83, 88.23 and 24.60 is: 36.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.83 : 88.23 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.83/88.23 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.83x = 88.23 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.83x = 2,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170.46/58.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.89

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