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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.77, 87.98 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.77, 87.98 and 45.05 is: 67.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.77 : 87.98 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.77/87.98 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.77x = 87.98 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.77x = 3,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962.83/58.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.43

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