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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.45, 89.17 and 40.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.45, 89.17 and 40.18 is: 60.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.45 : 89.17 = 40.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.45/89.17 = 40.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.45x = 89.17 × 40.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.45x = 3,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582.85/59.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.27

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