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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.10, 117.30 and 58.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.10, 117.30 and 58.91 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.10 : 117.30 = 58.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.10/117.30 = 58.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.10x = 117.30 × 58.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.10x = 6,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,910.66/85.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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