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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.17, 81.67 and 40.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.17, 81.67 and 40.76 is: 56.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.17 : 81.67 = 40.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.17/81.67 = 40.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.17x = 81.67 × 40.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.17x = 3,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328.87/59.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.26

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