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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 81.80 and 40.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 81.80 and 40.81 is: 56.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 81.80 = 40.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/81.80 = 40.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 81.80 × 40.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 3,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338.50/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.36

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