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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 88.95 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 88.95 and 40.14 is: 60.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 88.95 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/88.95 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 88.95 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 3,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570.45/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.11

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