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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.37, 89.10 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.37, 89.10 and 40.13 is: 60.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.37 : 89.10 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.37/89.10 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.37x = 89.10 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.37x = 3,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575.14/59.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.22

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