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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.07, 86.73 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.07, 86.73 and 45.92 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.07 : 86.73 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.07/86.73 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.07x = 86.73 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.07x = 3,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982.41/58.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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