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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.83, 81.20 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.83, 81.20 and 45.74 is: 63.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.83 : 81.20 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.83/81.20 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.83x = 81.20 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.83x = 3,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713.45/58.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.12

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