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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.86, 81.24 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.86, 81.24 and 45.09 is: 62.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.86 : 81.24 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.86/81.24 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.86x = 81.24 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.86x = 3,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662.94/58.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.23

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