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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.12, 81.60 and 40.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.12, 81.60 and 40.68 is: 56.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.12 : 81.60 = 40.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.12/81.60 = 40.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.12x = 81.60 × 40.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.12x = 3,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319.49/59.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.15

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