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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.69, 81.05 and 40.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.69, 81.05 and 40.35 is: 55.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.69 : 81.05 = 40.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.69/81.05 = 40.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.69x = 81.05 × 40.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.69x = 3,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270.37/58.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.72

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