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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.16, 86.72 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.16, 86.72 and 58.08 is: 86.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.16 : 86.72 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.16/86.72 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.16x = 86.72 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.16x = 5,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036.70/58.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.60

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