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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.68, 82.39 and 40.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.68, 82.39 and 40.04 is: 55.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.68 : 82.39 = 40.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.68/82.39 = 40.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.68x = 82.39 × 40.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.68x = 3,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298.48/59.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.27

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