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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.84, 128.85 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.84, 128.85 and 58.53 is: 87.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.84 : 128.85 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.84/128.85 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.84x = 128.85 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.84x = 7,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540.95/85.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.85

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