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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.44, 82.02 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.44, 82.02 and 40 is: 55.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.44 : 82.02 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.44/82.02 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.44x = 82.02 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.44x = 3,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280.80/59.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.20

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