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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.71, 87.76 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.71, 87.76 and 45.04 is: 67.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.71 : 87.76 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.71/87.76 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.71x = 87.76 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.71x = 3,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952.71/58.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.33

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