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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.85, 128.64 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.85, 128.64 and 58.38 is: 87.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.85 : 128.64 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.85/128.64 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.85x = 128.64 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.85x = 7,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,510.00/85.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.48

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