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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 81.89 and 40.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 81.89 and 40.93 is: 56.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 81.89 = 40.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/81.89 = 40.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 81.89 × 40.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 3,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351.35/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.48

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