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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.94, 79.98 and 33.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.94, 79.98 and 33.40 is: 46.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.94 : 79.98 = 33.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.94/79.98 = 33.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.94x = 79.98 × 33.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.94x = 2,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671.33/57.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.11

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