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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.26, 87.39 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.26, 87.39 and 45.44 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.26 : 87.39 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.26/87.39 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.26x = 87.39 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.26x = 3,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970.56/58.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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