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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.89, 88.18 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.89, 88.18 and 45.98 is: 68.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.89 : 88.18 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.89/88.18 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.89x = 88.18 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.89x = 4,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054.51/58.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.85

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