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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.58, 79.45 and 35.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.58, 79.45 and 35.73 is: 49.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.58 : 79.45 = 35.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.58/79.45 = 35.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.58x = 79.45 × 35.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.58x = 2,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838.66/57.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.30

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