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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.46, 89.12 and 40.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.46, 89.12 and 40.22 is: 60.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.46 : 89.12 = 40.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.46/89.12 = 40.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.46x = 89.12 × 40.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.46x = 3,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584.41/59.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.28

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