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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.26, 129.48 and 58.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.26, 129.48 and 58.84 is: 88.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.26 : 129.48 = 58.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.26/129.48 = 58.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.26x = 129.48 × 58.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.26x = 7,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,618.60/86.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.32

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