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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.36, 127.96 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.36, 127.96 and 58.28 is: 87.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.36 : 127.96 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.36/127.96 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.36x = 127.96 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.36x = 7,457.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457.51/85.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.37

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