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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.59, 79.47 and 33.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.59, 79.47 and 33.02 is: 45.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.59 : 79.47 = 33.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.59/79.47 = 33.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.59x = 79.47 × 33.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.59x = 2,624.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624.10/57.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.57

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