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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.11, 86.72 and 56.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.11, 86.72 and 56.74 is: 84.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.11 : 86.72 = 56.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.11/86.72 = 56.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.11x = 86.72 × 56.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.11x = 4,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920.49/58.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.68

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