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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.51, 89.25 and 40.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.51, 89.25 and 40.37 is: 60.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.51 : 89.25 = 40.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.51/89.25 = 40.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.51x = 89.25 × 40.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.51x = 3,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603.02/59.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.54

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