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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.97, 81.29 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.97, 81.29 and 45.09 is: 62.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.97 : 81.29 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.97/81.29 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.97x = 81.29 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.97x = 3,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665.37/58.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.16

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