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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.17, 127.62 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.17, 127.62 and 58.08 is: 87.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.17 : 127.62 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.17/127.62 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.17x = 127.62 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.17x = 7,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,412.17/85.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.03

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