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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.33, 79.09 and 35.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.33, 79.09 and 35.51 is: 48.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.33 : 79.09 = 35.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.33/79.09 = 35.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.33x = 79.09 × 35.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.33x = 2,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808.00/57.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.98

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