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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.30, 127.88 and 58.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.30, 127.88 and 58.21 is: 87.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.30 : 127.88 = 58.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.30/127.88 = 58.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.30x = 127.88 × 58.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.30x = 7,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443.50/85.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.27

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