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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.28, 80.35 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.28, 80.35 and 45.95 is: 63.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.28 : 80.35 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.28/80.35 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.28x = 80.35 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.28x = 3,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691.57/58.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.35

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