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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.55, 89.40 and 40.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.55, 89.40 and 40.42 is: 60.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.55 : 89.40 = 40.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.55/89.40 = 40.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.55x = 89.40 × 40.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.55x = 3,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613.55/59.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.68

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