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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.93, 128.96 and 58.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.93, 128.96 and 58.91 is: 88.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.93 : 128.96 = 58.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.93/128.96 = 58.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.93x = 128.96 × 58.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.93x = 7,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596.86/85.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.41

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