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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.39, 87.44 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.39, 87.44 and 45.45 is: 68.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.39 : 87.44 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.39/87.44 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.39x = 87.44 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.39x = 3,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974.15/58.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.06

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