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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 81.69 and 40.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 81.69 and 40.79 is: 56.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 81.69 = 40.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/81.69 = 40.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 81.69 × 40.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 3,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332.34/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.25

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