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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.84, 79.79 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.84, 79.79 and 33.26 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.84 : 79.79 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.84/79.79 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.84x = 79.79 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.84x = 2,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653.70/57.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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