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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.39, 82.89 and 40.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.39, 82.89 and 40.12 is: 60.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.39 : 82.89 = 40.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.39/82.89 = 40.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.39x = 82.89 × 40.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.39x = 3,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325.55/55.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.04

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