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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 81.96 and 40.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 81.96 and 40.98 is: 56.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 81.96 = 40.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/81.96 = 40.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 81.96 × 40.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 3,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358.72/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.52

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