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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.52, 86.99 and 57.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.52, 86.99 and 57.01 is: 84.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.52 : 86.99 = 57.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.52/86.99 = 57.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.52x = 86.99 × 57.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.52x = 4,958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958.58/58.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.73

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