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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.70, 79.62 and 33.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.70, 79.62 and 33.13 is: 45.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.70 : 79.62 = 33.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.70/79.62 = 33.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.70x = 79.62 × 33.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.70x = 2,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637.34/57.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.71

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