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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.18, 86.66 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.18, 86.66 and 57.50 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.18 : 86.66 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.18/86.66 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.18x = 86.66 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.18x = 4,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982.95/58.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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