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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 81.68 and 40.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 81.68 and 40.77 is: 56.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 81.68 = 40.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/81.68 = 40.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 81.68 × 40.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 3,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329.89/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.28

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