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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.51, 87.68 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.51, 87.68 and 45.01 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.51 : 87.68 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.51/87.68 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.51x = 87.68 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.51x = 3,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946.25/58.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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