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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 81.62 and 40.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 81.62 and 40.76 is: 56.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 81.62 = 40.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/81.62 = 40.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 81.62 × 40.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 3,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326.22/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.22

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