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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.72, 82.42 and 40.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.72, 82.42 and 40.12 is: 55.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.72 : 82.42 = 40.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.72/82.42 = 40.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.72x = 82.42 × 40.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.72x = 3,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306.38/59.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.37

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