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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.46, 127.98 and 58.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.46, 127.98 and 58.39 is: 87.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.46 : 127.98 = 58.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.46/127.98 = 58.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.46x = 127.98 × 58.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.46x = 7,472.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472.43/85.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.44

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