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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.17, 128 and 58.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.17, 128 and 58.30 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.17 : 128 = 58.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.17/128 = 58.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.17x = 128 × 58.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.17x = 7,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462.40/85.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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