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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.62, 128.24 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.62, 128.24 and 58.40 is: 87.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.62 : 128.24 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.62/128.24 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.62x = 128.24 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.62x = 7,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489.22/85.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.47

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