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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.92, 79.88 and 33.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.92, 79.88 and 33.35 is: 45.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.92 : 79.88 = 33.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.92/79.88 = 33.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.92x = 79.88 × 33.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.92x = 2,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663.43/57.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.99

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