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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.45, 89.08 and 40.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.45, 89.08 and 40.20 is: 60.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.45 : 89.08 = 40.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.45/89.08 = 40.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.45x = 89.08 × 40.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.45x = 3,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580.58/59.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.23

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