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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.07, 79.99 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.07, 79.99 and 45.79 is: 63.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.07 : 79.99 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.07/79.99 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.07x = 79.99 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.07x = 3,662.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662.74/58.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.07

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