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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.51, 82.07 and 40.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.51, 82.07 and 40.10 is: 55.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.51 : 82.07 = 40.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.51/82.07 = 40.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.51x = 82.07 × 40.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.51x = 3,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290.70/59.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.30

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