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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.59, 79.43 and 35.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.59, 79.43 and 35.77 is: 49.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.59 : 79.43 = 35.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.59/79.43 = 35.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.59x = 79.43 × 35.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.59x = 2,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840.64/57.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.33

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