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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.85, 81.20 and 45.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.85, 81.20 and 45.08 is: 62.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.85 : 81.20 = 45.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.85/81.20 = 45.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.85x = 81.20 × 45.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.85x = 3,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660.50/58.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.20

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