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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.47, 87.80 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.47, 87.80 and 45.66 is: 68.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.47 : 87.80 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.47/87.80 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.47x = 87.80 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.47x = 4,009.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009.31/58.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.57

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