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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.62, 128.34 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.62, 128.34 and 58.56 is: 87.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.62 : 128.34 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.62/128.34 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.62x = 128.34 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.62x = 7,515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515.59/85.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.78

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