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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.38, 127.85 and 58.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.38, 127.85 and 58.29 is: 87.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.38 : 127.85 = 58.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.38/127.85 = 58.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.38x = 127.85 × 58.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.38x = 7,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452.09/85.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.28

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