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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.99, 80.03 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.99, 80.03 and 33.44 is: 46.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.99 : 80.03 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.99/80.03 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.99x = 80.03 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.99x = 2,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676.49/57.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.15

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