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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.47, 82.02 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.47, 82.02 and 40.06 is: 55.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.47 : 82.02 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.47/82.02 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.47x = 82.02 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.47x = 3,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285.72/59.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.25

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