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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.12, 86.77 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.12, 86.77 and 57.16 is: 85.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.12 : 86.77 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.12/86.77 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.12x = 86.77 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.12x = 4,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959.77/58.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.34

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