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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.74, 79.67 and 33.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.74, 79.67 and 33.17 is: 45.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.74 : 79.67 = 33.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.74/79.67 = 33.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.74x = 79.67 × 33.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.74x = 2,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642.34/57.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.77

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