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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 80.07 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 80.07 and 45.70 is: 63.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 80.07 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/80.07 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 80.07 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 3,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659.20/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.09

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