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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.22, 127.78 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.22, 127.78 and 58.20 is: 87.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.22 : 127.78 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.22/127.78 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.22x = 127.78 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.22x = 7,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435.87/85.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.26

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