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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.92, 81.24 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.92, 81.24 and 45 is: 62.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.92 : 81.24 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.92/81.24 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.92x = 81.24 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.92x = 3,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655.80/58.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.05

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