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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.29, 86.88 and 57.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.29, 86.88 and 57.69 is: 85.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.29 : 86.88 = 57.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.29/86.88 = 57.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.29x = 86.88 × 57.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.29x = 5,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012.11/58.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.99

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