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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.15, 86.79 and 56.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.15, 86.79 and 56.59 is: 84.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.15 : 86.79 = 56.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.15/86.79 = 56.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.15x = 86.79 × 56.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.15x = 4,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911.23/58.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.46

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