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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.16, 80.10 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.16, 80.10 and 45.20 is: 62.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.16 : 80.10 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.16/80.10 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.16x = 80.10 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.16x = 3,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620.52/58.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.25

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