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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.96, 118.67 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.96, 118.67 and 58.33 is: 80.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.96 : 118.67 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.96/118.67 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.96x = 118.67 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.96x = 6,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921.73/85.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.52

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