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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 89.19 and 40.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 89.19 and 40.20 is: 60.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 89.19 = 40.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/89.19 = 40.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 89.19 × 40.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 3,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585.10/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.32

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