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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.83, 79.80 and 33.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.83, 79.80 and 33.27 is: 45.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.83 : 79.80 = 33.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.83/79.80 = 33.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.83x = 79.80 × 33.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.83x = 2,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654.84/57.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.91

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