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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.46, 86.94 and 57.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.46, 86.94 and 57.51 is: 85.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.46 : 86.94 = 57.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.46/86.94 = 57.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.46x = 86.94 × 57.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.46x = 4,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999.92/58.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.53

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