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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.95, 128.86 and 58.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.95, 128.86 and 58.82 is: 88.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.95 : 128.86 = 58.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.95/128.86 = 58.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.95x = 128.86 × 58.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.95x = 7,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,578.75/85.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.18

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