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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.09, 81.49 and 40.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.09, 81.49 and 40.64 is: 56.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.09 : 81.49 = 40.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.09/81.49 = 40.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.09x = 81.49 × 40.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.09x = 3,311.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311.75/59.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.05

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