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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 82.19 and 40.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 82.19 and 40.15 is: 55.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 82.19 = 40.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/82.19 = 40.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 82.19 × 40.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 3,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299.32/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.37

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