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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.34, 127.88 and 57.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.34, 127.88 and 57.88 is: 86.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.34 : 127.88 = 57.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.34/127.88 = 57.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.34x = 127.88 × 57.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.34x = 7,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401.09/85.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.73

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