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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.89, 81.24 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.89, 81.24 and 45.03 is: 62.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.89 : 81.24 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.89/81.24 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.89x = 81.24 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.89x = 3,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658.37/58.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.12

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