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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.86, 79.83 and 33.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.86, 79.83 and 33.29 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.86 : 79.83 = 33.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.86/79.83 = 33.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.86x = 79.83 × 33.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.86x = 2,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657.14/57.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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