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Find 5.79 x 3.3.Then, use an estimate to check for reasonableness.

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5.79 x 3.3 = 19.107

An estimate for 5.79 x 3.3 can be obtained by rounding the factors to 6 and 3, respectively, and multiplying them to obtain 18. Since the actual product is greater than 18, it is reasonable to conclude that the result of 5.79 x 3.3 is reasonable.
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