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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.92, 79.91 and 33.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.92, 79.91 and 33.34 is: 46.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.92 : 79.91 = 33.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.92/79.91 = 33.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.92x = 79.91 × 33.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.92x = 2,663.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663.98/57.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.00

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