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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 82.25 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 82.25 and 40.25 is: 55.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 82.25 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/82.25 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 82.25 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 3,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310.72/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.46

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