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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.24, 133.84 and 58.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.24, 133.84 and 58.47 is: 87.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.24 : 133.84 = 58.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.24/133.84 = 58.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.24x = 133.84 × 58.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.24x = 7,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825.62/89.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.70

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