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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.19, 80.23 and 45.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.19, 80.23 and 45.10 is: 62.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.19 : 80.23 = 45.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.19/80.23 = 45.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.19x = 80.23 × 45.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.19x = 3,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618.17/58.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.18

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