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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.17, 86.96 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.17, 86.96 and 45.18 is: 67.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.17 : 86.96 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.17/86.96 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.17x = 86.96 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.17x = 3,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928.63/58.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.54

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