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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.89, 81.30 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.89, 81.30 and 45.93 is: 63.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.89 : 81.30 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.89/81.30 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.89x = 81.30 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.89x = 3,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734.11/58.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.41

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