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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.37, 80.55 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.37, 80.55 and 45.27 is: 62.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.37 : 80.55 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.37/80.55 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.37x = 80.55 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.37x = 3,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646.50/58.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.48

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