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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.03, 81.47 and 40.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.03, 81.47 and 40.62 is: 56.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.03 : 81.47 = 40.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.03/81.47 = 40.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.03x = 81.47 × 40.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.03x = 3,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309.31/59.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.06

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