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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.63, 87.97 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.63, 87.97 and 45.13 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.63 : 87.97 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.63/87.97 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.63x = 87.97 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.63x = 3,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970.09/58.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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