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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.54, 80.82 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.54, 80.82 and 45.64 is: 63.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.54 : 80.82 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.54/80.82 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.54x = 80.82 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.54x = 3,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688.62/58.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.01

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