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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.97, 87.69 and 57.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.97, 87.69 and 57.35 is: 85.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.97 : 87.69 = 57.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.97/87.69 = 57.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.97x = 87.69 × 57.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.97x = 5,028.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028.58/58.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.28

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