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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.34, 87.30 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.34, 87.30 and 45.44 is: 68.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.34 : 87.30 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.34/87.30 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.34x = 87.30 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.34x = 3,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966.91/58.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.00

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