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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.10, 81.57 and 40.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.10, 81.57 and 40.22 is: 55.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.10 : 81.57 = 40.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.10/81.57 = 40.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.10x = 81.57 × 40.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.10x = 3,280.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280.75/59.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.51

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