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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.55, 89.25 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.55, 89.25 and 40.25 is: 60.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.55 : 89.25 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.55/89.25 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.55x = 89.25 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.55x = 3,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591.87/59.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.32

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