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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.22, 86.62 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.22, 86.62 and 56.72 is: 84.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.22 : 86.62 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.22/86.62 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.22x = 86.62 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.22x = 4,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913.09/58.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.39

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