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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.83, 128.70 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.83, 128.70 and 58.79 is: 88.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.83 : 128.70 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.83/128.70 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.83x = 128.70 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.83x = 7,565.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565.63/85.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.15

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