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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.43, 80.72 and 45.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.43, 80.72 and 45.33 is: 62.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.43 : 80.72 = 45.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.43/80.72 = 45.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.43x = 80.72 × 45.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.43x = 3,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658.81/58.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.62

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