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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.40, 127.84 and 58.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.40, 127.84 and 58.26 is: 87.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.40 : 127.84 = 58.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.40/127.84 = 58.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.40x = 127.84 × 58.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.40x = 7,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447.96/85.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.21

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