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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.41, 79.21 and 32.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.41, 79.21 and 32.85 is: 45.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.41 : 79.21 = 32.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.41/79.21 = 32.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.41x = 79.21 × 32.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.41x = 2,601.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601.73/57.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.32

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