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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.59, 128.28 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.59, 128.28 and 58.59 is: 87.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.59 : 128.28 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.59/128.28 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.59x = 128.28 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.59x = 7,515.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515.93/85.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.81

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