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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.16, 86.68 and 56.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.16, 86.68 and 56.46 is: 84.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.16 : 86.68 = 56.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.16/86.68 = 56.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.16x = 86.68 × 56.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.16x = 4,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893.95/58.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.15

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