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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.87, 88.22 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.87, 88.22 and 39.55 is: 59.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.87 : 88.22 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.87/88.22 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.87x = 88.22 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.87x = 3,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488.83/58.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.26

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