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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.13, 86.70 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.13, 86.70 and 57.05 is: 85.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.13 : 86.70 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.13/86.70 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.13x = 86.70 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.13x = 4,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946.38/58.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.09

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