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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.23, 87.32 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.23, 87.32 and 45.54 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.23 : 87.32 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.23/87.32 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.23x = 87.32 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.23x = 3,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976.67/58.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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