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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.65, 79.56 and 33.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.65, 79.56 and 33.11 is: 45.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.65 : 79.56 = 33.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.65/79.56 = 33.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.65x = 79.56 × 33.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.65x = 2,634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634.23/57.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.69

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