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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.94, 79.95 and 32.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.94, 79.95 and 32.06 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.94 : 79.95 = 32.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.94/79.95 = 32.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.94x = 79.95 × 32.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.94x = 2,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563.52/57.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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