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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.92, 118.60 and 58.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.92, 118.60 and 58.32 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.92 : 118.60 = 58.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.92/118.60 = 58.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.92x = 118.60 × 58.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.92x = 6,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916.75/85.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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