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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.26, 80.44 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.26, 80.44 and 45.30 is: 62.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.26 : 80.44 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.26/80.44 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.26x = 80.44 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.26x = 3,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643.93/58.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.55

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