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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.95, 79.97 and 34.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.95, 79.97 and 34.64 is: 47.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.95 : 79.97 = 34.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.95/79.97 = 34.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.95x = 79.97 × 34.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.95x = 2,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769.85/57.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.80

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