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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.04, 80.04 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.04, 80.04 and 45.74 is: 63.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.04 : 80.04 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.04/80.04 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.04x = 80.04 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.04x = 3,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661.03/58.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.08

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