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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.59, 78.54 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.59, 78.54 and 40.40 is: 60.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.59 : 78.54 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.59/78.54 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.59x = 78.54 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.59x = 3,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173.11/52.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.34

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