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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.78, 88.14 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.78, 88.14 and 45.22 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.78 : 88.14 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.78/88.14 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.78x = 88.14 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.78x = 3,985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985.69/58.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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