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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.76, 82.52 and 40.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.76, 82.52 and 40.32 is: 55.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.76 : 82.52 = 40.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.76/82.52 = 40.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.76x = 82.52 × 40.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.76x = 3,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327.21/59.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.68

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