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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.31, 81.77 and 40.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.31, 81.77 and 40.86 is: 56.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.31 : 81.77 = 40.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.31/81.77 = 40.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.31x = 81.77 × 40.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.31x = 3,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340.92/59.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.33

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