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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.05, 86.67 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.05, 86.67 and 44.55 is: 66.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.05 : 86.67 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.05/86.67 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.05x = 86.67 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.05x = 3,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861.15/58.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.51

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