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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.37, 87.54 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.37, 87.54 and 45.55 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.37 : 87.54 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.37/87.54 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.37x = 87.54 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.37x = 3,987.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987.01/58.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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