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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.74, 87.98 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.74, 87.98 and 45.92 is: 68.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.74 : 87.98 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.74/87.98 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.74x = 87.98 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.74x = 4,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039.37/58.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.77

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