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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.17, 87.32 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.17, 87.32 and 45.47 is: 68.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.17 : 87.32 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.17/87.32 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.17x = 87.32 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.17x = 3,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970.64/58.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.25

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