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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.59, 131.39 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.59, 131.39 and 22.59 is: 33.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.59 : 131.39 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.59/131.39 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.59x = 131.39 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.59x = 2,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968.10/87.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.89

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